Tuesday, May 8, 2012

I start bright and early from my small town, drive through 4 counties, 15 towns/cities, several police jurisdictions. 64.7 miles later, I arrive at destination: cubicle.

The first half of my trip into work, I weave in and out of farm vehicle traffic. The second half is trying my hardest to avoid crazy drivers doing things like jumping on cars.

Grand total Monday-Friday, I drive 647 miles. Weekly.

Oh, but that is only my full time job! Add my part-time job, 792.8 miles weekly. 13 hours of commute time.

So boy did I get excited when I heard of a new radio contest! "Commuter Idle", also known as "who has the worst commute in the washington dc area", sponsored by the all-news DC station. Winner receives $1,000 towards gas money, as well as a limo ride to/from work!!!!! Didn't have to tell me twice!

I entered immediately. This was yesterday, so the results aren't back for a few weeks. However, I did receive a call from the radio station today, it went a little something like this:

"Dayum gurl!!!! You sure do have a crazy commute! If you are a finalist, would you mind being interviewed about your commute?"

Jim graciously offered to do a load of laundry and as I removed the never-ending-pile of cleanliness from the dryer at the end of the day, I asked:

"How on earth did you fit all of these clothes into the washing machine?"

"I do not divulge my secrets." -J

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As we drove by the town's "lingerie" "store" last night (conveniently next door to a tattoo parlor, both located in warehouse-style storage units (shudder) BEHIND the supermarket, Jim asked:

"Do you want me to drop you off at 'Unmentionables'?"

(Recalling my tetonis shot is not quite up to date) "Um, no. I don't want to be seen walking in there."

"I don't think anyone is going to see you back there." (Cue disease-ridden tumble weed blowing by.) Funnier with a picture, will try to snap a G-rated one shortly. But for now, don't stretch your imagination much farther than this:

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